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As the flop bet is a long-term +EV move, it is clearly correct (generally, not specifically) for him to bet the flop without knowing Defender's cards.


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Good point. I am pretty new to the 6-max games, but it seems that it should be pretty much an automatic bet with overs, provided that there is some small chance the defender will fold. This must be particularly true against opponents who rarely check raise, since their check means more and they don't punish your aggression often enough. Against opponents who do check-raise often then can you be as sure that this play is still long-term +EV? I am thinking that the likelihood of a fold is still a very important consideration. It must be situation dependant, but is betting out with overs a standard line against a specific "check-raise happy" opponent? Their initial check on the flop would mean very little, if anything, about the strength of their hand. I am thinking PFR still needs to bet, but I am wondering your thoughts on this.

Dave